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Estimated Pay $49 per hour
Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Aurora, Colorado

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JOB TITLE: PRINCIPAL CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER
RATE RANGE: $95-100/hr
LOCATION: AURORA, CO
JOB#: 14181595

REQUIRED SKILLS

* An active and transferable DoD Secret security clearance is required on Day 1.
* Experience with cyber security engineering projects and programs for U.S. Government clients.
* Experience/knowledge of NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-37, Continuous Monitoring IAW NIST 800-137, Patching IAW NIST 800-40, and CNSSI 1253.
* Familiarity with Security Control Guides (SCGs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), topology diagrams, Ports, Protocols & Services (PPS), Program Protection Implementation Plans (PPIPs) and System Security Plans (SSPs) - with the ability to review and provide technical feedback, as well as to support development of cyber implementation and process documentation.

Job Summary:
Principal Cybersecurity Engineer position supporting the operations and maintenance of custom solutions and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities.
The ideal candidate will have a strong cyber experience across the full spectrum of cyber operations from a mission execution perspective, to include vulnerability management, compliance management, database, and enterprise information security infrastructure.

Position Type: Onsite

Responsibilities To Anticipate:
* Develop and maintain security documentation
* Coordinate packages for Information Risk & Assessment Management Program (IRAMP) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorizations
* Maintain Approval to Operate (ATO) for numerous Programs of Record
o Prepare documentation (artifacts and bodies of evidence) to support A&A activities
o Analyze and resolve Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms)
o Conduct Annual Control Validations
* Review documentation provided by others in support of RMF authorizations
o Analyze for content / alignment with security controls
o Review for consistency within and across documents
o Review for classification markings
* Create Security Impact Assessment (SIA) Request Packages
o Analyze proposed changes to the system for security impacts
o Work with SMEs to create time-critical SIA Packages
o Route packages through the appropriate Authorizing Official/Designating Representative (AODR) for required approvals
* Write Deficiency Reports (DRs) for tasks to address identified gaps and coordinate with appropriate POCs
* Ensure the security integrity of GPS OCX systems of record by maintaining mission systems basic cyber hygiene, implementing cyber resiliency solutions, and performing associated compliance validation/verification.

Required Qualifications:
* An active and transferable DoD Secret security clearance is required on Day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
* Experience with cyber security engineering projects and programs for U.S. Government clients.
* Experience/knowledge of NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-37, Continuous Monitoring IAW NIST 800-137, Patching IAW NIST 800-40, and CNSSI 1253.
* Familiarity with Security Control Guides (SCGs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), topology diagrams, Ports, Protocols & Services (PPS), Program Protection Implementation Plans (PPIPs) and System Security Plans (SSPs) - with the ability to review and provide technical feedback, as well as to support development of cyber implementation and process documentation.
* Ability to recognize how non-standard documentation can support the RMF package and find efficient ways to address the documentation requirements.
* Experience with submitting RMF ATO Packages.
* Must possess Security Certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II (Security+ or equivalent) Compliant Certification.

Additional Job Details:
Preferred Qualifications:

* An advanced degree in STEM with 8+ years of engineering experience.
* Prefer candidate possess Security Certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M IAT-III (CISSP or equivalent) Compliant Certification.
* Understanding of DoD RMF A&A Processes, evaluating and validating compliance with IA controls and developing and maintaining associated security documentation.
* Understanding of Cybersecurity controls applied to common Network Devices, Appliances and their respective operating systems.
* Self-Starter requiring limited direction and supervision.
* Ability to support periodic travel (less than 10%).

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

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